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WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, April 20. Our top story is about Bradley University receiving $850,000 in the upcoming federal budget to support and expand nurse training programs on the Hilltop. You’ll also hear about how Peoria’s Natural Fiber Welding recently closed on an $85 million funding round. WCBU's Tim Shelley talks to Natural Fiber Welding founder and CEO Luke Haverhals about how the money will help launch the company into bigger markets. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, March 7. Our top story is about what's driving gas prices in Peoria past $4 a gallon ... and how residents feel about the price hikes. You'll also hear about an effort to boost the agriculture technology sector in Greater Peoria. WCBU correspondent Tim Alexander interviews Morton Economic Development Council CEO Leigh Ann Brown about AgTech Connect, a network she hopes will sustain the Tri-County's involvement in the rapidly growing industry. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, July 21, 2021. Our top story is about how the Peoria-area real estate market continues to perform at a record pace, with properties moving faster than ever. You'll also hear how in Peoria a minimum wage earner has to work one and a half jobs to afford a two bedroom apartment. That's according to a new report from Housing Action Illinois and the National Low Income Housing Coalition. Charlie Schlenker speaks with Housing Action policy director Bob Palmer, who says the central Illinois figures are better than the state average, but that's not saying much.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, August 5, 2021. Our top story is about how Governor JB Pritzker will require indoor masking for all schools this fall. You'll also hear how the Peoria Art Guild and the Arts Alliance of Illinois are teaming up for their campaign "Vax to Get Back." Artists from across Illinois are creating pieces that encourage the public to get the vaccine. Peoria artist Hattie Lee wants to use her creativity to encourage more people to get the shot. She talks with WCBU student reporter Valerie Vasconez about how she wants to be part of the change.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021. Our top story is about how the Peoria Park District is looking at ways to transform the oldest park in its system, and that could include major changes to the 60-year-old amphitheater. You'll also hear how a major event in a fast-growing sport will bring top players and lots of fans to the Greater Peoria area this week. Competition in the Discraft Ledgestone Insurance Open starts tomorrow at various area locations. WCBU Reporter Joe Deacon talks with tournament director Nate Heinold about the event's increasing popularity.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021. Our top story is about how the Peoria Park District is looking at ways to transform the oldest park in its system, and that could include major changes to the 60-year-old amphitheater. You'll also hear how a major event in a fast-growing sport will bring top players and lots of fans to the Greater Peoria area this week. Competition in the Discraft Ledgestone Insurance Open starts tomorrow at various area locations. WCBU Reporter Joe Deacon talks with tournament director Nate Heinold about the event's increasing popularity.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Our top story is about how residents of the historic Bishop Hill community northwest of Peoria are calling on the state to make needed repairs to its properties there. You'll also hear from Dave Koehler who has represented Peoria since 2006 in the State Senate, where he serves as assistant majority leader. The new legislative maps mean he would also represent parts of Bloomington-Normal. WCBU’s Christine Hatfield speaks with Koehler about how he'd bring the cities together as part of his work.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Our top story is about how a century-old Peoria social club may soon be on the move to a new downtown location. You'll also hear from Charles and LaDonna Bobbitt who may be Peoria's most prolific postcard collectors. With a collection of more than 1200 postcards from the River City, the Bobbitts have even published a book featuring some of their favorites. WCBU's Steve Tarter speaks with the couple about their collection and the future of postcards in the modern day.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, April 26. Our top story is about a "historic" amount of public safety resources heading to Peoria following the new state budget. You’ll also hear about U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-IL) visiting Harrison School last week to present a grant for tearing down the dilapidated South Peoria building. WCBU's Joe Deacon interviews Bustos about her time in Congress … and why she’s not seeking another term. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, January 20. Our top story is about a the current COVID-19 surge in Greater Peoria, and what Gov. JB Pritzker had to say at the state level. You’ll also hear from Peoria City-County Health Department administrator Monica Hendrickson. As part of WCBU's five-part series on COVID-19 in the Tri-County, Joe Deacon interviews Hendrickson about how she's handling her role in the current surge - and what burnout is like among contact tracers and other healthcare workers. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.